Baseball card for Hank Aaron in his rookie year

Object Details

Manufactured by: The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
Subject of: Hank Aaron, American, 1934 - 2021; Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871

Description: Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1954

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place depicted: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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